United States · Tier 1
Mercury Inflatables Dinghies in Australia
Boat and engine from one dealer
Brand profile
Mercury Inflatables at a Glance
Mercury matters in Australia for a practical reason that has nothing to do with the tubes: you can buy the inflatable, the outboard and the national service backing from the same brand ecosystem. For a cruiser who values being able to get parts in Gladstone or Geraldton, that is worth real money.
Sold through the national Mercury marine dealer network alongside Mercury outboards.
- Market position
- Boat and engine from one dealer
- Best matched to
- Buyers packaging boat + outboard together · Owners who value national dealer coverage · Straightforward portable tenders
- Australian access
- Dealer network
- Range footprint
- 6 families · 18 models · 2.0–4.6 m
- Boat types
- Portable inflatable · Aluminium RIB
- Main markets
- Packable Tenders · RIB Tenders
Our take
The easiest brand in the country to cross-shop as a package: Mercury inflatable + Mercury outboard + national engine support.
Editorial fit scores
Brand-level scores against each job. Individual models are scored separately — see any model page. Methodology.
Range architecture
How the Mercury Inflatables Range Is Organised
Use the family structure to eliminate the wrong part of the catalogue before comparing individual models.
| Family | Role in the range | Models | Length band | Primary market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinghy | The simplest packable tenders in the range. | 3 | 2.00–2.70 m | Packable Tenders |
| Air Deck | Air-floor portable tenders — light, fast to rig. | 4 | 2.20–3.20 m | Packable Tenders |
| Sport | Stiffer-floor portable inflatables. | 4 | 2.20–3.20 m | Packable Tenders |
| Dynamic | Current Australian dealer listings. | 3 | 2.50–3.00 m | Packable Tenders |
| Aluminium RIB | Rigid alloy-hulled tenders. | 1 | 2.70 m | RIB Tenders |
| Ocean Runner | Larger RIBs for support and recreational use. | 3 | 2.90–4.60 m | Club & Rescue |
Starting points
Mercury Inflatables Models Worth Opening First
These are the best-documented starting points across different Mercury Inflatables families—not a paid ranking or a claim that one model suits every buyer.
Dinghy
Mercury Inflatables Dinghy 200
- Length
- 2.00 m
- Power
- —
- Capacity
- —
- Hull weight
- —
A representative model from the Dinghy family. Confirm the current Australian specification.
Open model profile →Air Deck
Mercury Inflatables Air Deck 220
- Length
- 2.20 m
- Power
- —
- Capacity
- —
- Hull weight
- —
A representative model from the Air Deck family. Confirm the current Australian specification.
Open model profile →Sport
Mercury Inflatables Sport 220
- Length
- 2.20 m
- Power
- —
- Capacity
- —
- Hull weight
- —
A representative model from the Sport family. Confirm the current Australian specification.
Open model profile →Dynamic
Mercury Inflatables Dynamic 250
- Length
- 2.50 m
- Power
- —
- Capacity
- —
- Hull weight
- —
A representative model from the Dynamic family. Confirm the current Australian specification.
Open model profile →Buyer due diligence
Buying Mercury Inflatables: questions to ask
Before choosing a model, ask the dealer to confirm availability, the complete package weight and local service support. Get the answers in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
- Which Mercury Inflatables models are physically stocked in Australia now, and which are special-order only?
- What is included in the quoted package, and what will the complete ready-to-use weight be with propulsion, fuel or battery, safety gear and normal accessories?
- Who performs warranty assessment and supplies replacement parts in the state where the boat will be used?
- What tube fabric, seam construction and repair materials are supplied on the exact Australian configuration?
- Can the complete boat-and-engine package be demonstrated with the buyer's normal passenger and gear load?
Take the answers into the comparison tool, then use the sea-trial protocol or, for sailing boats, the sailing dinghy buying guide.
Mercury Inflatables
Dinghy
The simplest packable tenders in the range.
| Model | Length | Max power | Persons | Hull weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinghy 200 | 2.00 m | — | — | — |
| Dinghy 240 | 2.40 m | — | — | — |
| Dinghy 270 | 2.70 m | — | — | — |
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Air Deck
Air-floor portable tenders — light, fast to rig.
| Model | Length | Max power | Persons | Hull weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Deck 220 | 2.20 m | — | — | — |
| Air Deck 250 | 2.50 m | — | — | — |
| Air Deck 290 | 2.90 m | — | — | — |
| Air Deck 320 | 3.20 m | — | — | — |
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Sport
Stiffer-floor portable inflatables.
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Dynamic
Current Australian dealer listings.
| Model | Length | Max power | Persons | Hull weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic 250 | 2.50 m | — | — | — |
| Dynamic 270 | 2.70 m | — | — | — |
| Dynamic 300 | 3.00 m | — | — | — |
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Aluminium RIB
Rigid alloy-hulled tenders.
| Model | Length | Max power | Persons | Hull weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium RIB 270 | 2.70 m | — | — | — |
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Ocean Runner
Larger RIBs for support and recreational use.
| Model | Length | Max power | Persons | Hull weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Runner 290 | 2.90 m | — | — | — |
| Ocean Runner 350 | 3.50 m | — | — | — |
| Ocean Runner 460 | 4.60 m | — | — | — |
Direct alternatives
Brands to Compare with Mercury Inflatables
These brands overlap with Mercury Inflatables in at least one Australian market. Compare the exact model, support path and complete operating package.
France / China
Highfield
The aluminium RIB benchmark
Australia / International
Easy Inflatables
Aerowave boats, supplied and supported by Easy Inflatables
International
Quicksilver Inflatables
Broad range, variable local stock
Australia
Island Inflatables
Sydney-designed, nationally supported, sharply priced